Ecohotel Arte y Aventura

Pros: Vibe is awesome. Staff was very helpful and kind. Hardworking people with love for the island, nature and animals. For sure the only real \

Cons: No mirror or chargingpoint in the cabin.

Pros: Viviana and Carlos are wonderful hosts, and their hotel is set right in the midst of nature, making the stay a true experience in itself!

Lovely quiet place with very kind people

Pros: Such a lovely place, with incredibly kind and helpful people. Hammocks are perfect for naps, the food was great, the dogs were adorable, it is quiet and close to the beaches, and to Orika. Keep it simple and stay for a few days.

Cons: Hosts will remind you, and believe them: you will need a flashlight and mosquito repellent.

I had the most magical time spent at Arte & Advnetura Hostel ~ Carlos is a true gem!

Pros: Gosh, where to begin… all the food was homemade by the Wonderful Carlos who has been running the hostel for the past 40 years! ~ he takes such great care of his guests and takes a genuine interest in each soul who passes through this place, also the food tastes of love & all the activities with Michael were just so serene

Cons: I say this for many of the ecohostels I’ve stayed in along my travels ~ I feel like some warm coloured solar panelled lights at night when it got dark would’ve added another level of cosiness to this magical place!

Comfortabel and relaxing stay

Pros: Peace and tranquillity. Most of the islands have noisy places. Carlos and Mario are very nice people. It's simple but adequate. Enough to eat in or around the area. We came for a mindfulness relax area. We found it!

Cons: Nothing, but don't expect many luxurious rooms. It's back to basics. Just as it should be.

Authentic, sustainable tourism I'll never forget

Pros: It was authentic. Carlos really cares about the island. If you're after luxury, don't come here. If you want to see something real, contribute to sustainable tourism, and enjoy a near private Caribbean beach, this is the place. The unexpected tours were snorkelling, mangrove canoe and walking tour. Loved the mangroves, felt so far away from anything I'd experienced before. Carlos cooked for us on the first night, and also made breakfast. There was a nearby restaurant we ate at the following day. Would recommend with a friend or partner - you will meet other travellers but most are in pairs. It was nice for us to share the room together; we both got double beds! Amazing value for money on a beautiful island. Would recommend good level of Spanish, or travelling with someone who does. Definitely bring a power bank and cash; we could pay by card for the stay and activities, but if you want a pina colada on the beach it's cash.

Cons: As mentioned it isn't luxury, so instead of a shower there's a bucket. No electric points. But again, this is all part of it. It suited us fine for 2 nights.

Pros: We were doing a scuba diving course in a diving center on the island. The nearest dock is only 2 minutes away and therefore very well located. The accomodation is very basic but if you don't need much and love nature you will most probably enjoy it. The host is very friendly and cooks delicious meals!

Wonderful & peaceful stay on Isla Grande

Pros: We had a fantastic time at Arte y Aventura. Carlos is a fantastic host, and he taught us about his work in conserving the mangroves around the island. It was super easy to book activites with him and there are quite a few options ie. Snorkelling, kayaking, bioluminescent plankton and others. He cooks lovely dinners and breakfasts also. The location is only a short walk to a lovely beach where you can watch beautful sunrise/sunset. Would definitely recommend to stay here for a peaceful and welcoming stay on Isla Grande.

Cons: (Not a fault of the eco-hotel itself) but make sure you come equipped with plenty of mosquito repellent!

Pros: located in a very cool spot in the forest so is all shaded which is important. it is very very close to a lovely quiet tranquil beach and next to some beautiful mangroves. the facilities are basic but that is what you pay for. A small fan above the bed was provided however it was not sufficient enough for the very hot weather. Very kind owner (Carlos), housekeeper (María) and dog (Mango). María cleaned our room every day and Mango joined us on most our adventures. The place is located on the other side of the island to the town however it is still only a 15 minute walk and there is a shop and a few restaurants only a 5 minute walk away. Right outside our room lived blue lizards. The island is abundant with wildlife; we saw every kind butterfly and bird and we saw an iguana. Carlos also offers and sorts tours in which we did multiple. Carlos also cooked us breakfast and dinner which was yummy.

Cons: Too hot in the room

Pros: Don’t even get me started with the staff - we absolutely loved Carlos and the intern. Felt so welcome and the trip they arranged were super nice and cost efficient. Can’t wait to go back. All the best to Carlos and the team there ❤️